The Chicago Cubs (68-61) face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates (58-72) on Sunday at PNC Park at 1:35 PM ET. The Cubs will look to Javier Assad (2-2) against the Pirates and Bailey Falter (1-7).
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Chicago vs. Pittsburgh Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Sunday, August 27, 2023 at 1:35 PM ET
- Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- How to Watch on TV: SNPT
- Probable Pitchers: Assad – CHC (2-2, 3.12 ERA) vs Falter – PIT (1-7, 4.53 ERA)
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Cubs vs. Pirates Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Assad | Falter | |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | GS | 10 |
| 2-2 | W-L | 1-7 |
| 3.12 | ERA | 4.53 |
| 72 | IP | 59.2 |
| 30 | BB | 14 |
| 53 | SO | 46 |
Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Javier Assad
- The right-hander’s most recent time out came on Monday against the Detroit Tigers, when he went 5 1/3 innings, surrendering two earned runs while giving up five hits.
- In 23 games this season, the 26-year-old has an ERA of 3.12, with 6.6 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .225 against him.
- Assad is trying to record his third quality start of the season.
- He has had 10 appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.
- Assad’s team is 2-3-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
- Games started by Assad have a 2-3-0 record at hitting the over this season.
Assad’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Tigers | Aug. 21 | 5.1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| vs. White Sox | Aug. 16 | 6.0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| at Blue Jays | Aug. 11 | 7.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| vs. Braves | Aug. 5 | 3.2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| vs. Reds | Jul. 31 | 3.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Bailey Falter
- The left-hander last pitched out of the bullpen on Monday, when he threw six innings, giving up one earned run while allowing three hits to the St. Louis Cardinals.
- The 26-year-old has an ERA of 4.53, a 3.29 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.425 in 12 games this season.
- He has earned a quality start two times in 10 starts this season.
- In 12 appearances this season, he has finished one without allowing an earned run.
- The Pirates are 5-5-0 against the spread when Falter starts.
- Falter has had 10 starts that sportsbooks set a total for this season, and three of those games finished over the total.
Falter’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Cardinals | Aug. 21 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
| at Mets | Aug. 15 | 5.1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| vs. Braves | Aug. 10 | 4.0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| at Brewers | Aug. 5 | 4.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| at Giants | May. 15 | 4.1 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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